tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91892664395631552952011-07-04T02:01:54.141-07:00Learning in TransitionLearning outside walled estates - Open/free access to networked knowledge - Systemic change of the Megamachine - Conscious use of SelfRita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-29250431369351581972007-09-10T20:15:00.000-07:002007-09-10T21:20:40.198-07:00Australian Walled GardensDespite the relative material affluence in Australia, they seem to have 'missed the boat' to equip the population for the 21 century. Digital literacy and digital citizenship are not a common practice of the systemic educational institutions. "The physical ICT infrastructure that has developed since the 1990s has not been matched by a concomitant investment in education - public or private - to Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-79320500547011615422007-08-13T04:07:00.000-07:002007-08-13T04:34:26.034-07:00Networked open learningBuilding open, customised learning networks to collaboratively rip, mix, burn and share under Creative Commons licensing. Richard Baraniuk, Connexions and open learning. An inspiring presentation, unfortunately with advertising so go and watch it at TED.Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-35071560543821889102007-04-07T08:10:00.000-07:002007-04-08T02:07:28.334-07:00Effectiveness and efficiency of visually supported oral presentationsVisual presentations accompanied by oral presentations are a common medium in formal education and business settings 'to get something across'. It was held, that supporting the spoken word with a visual aid (Powerpoint or Keynote software) would enhance understanding. Researchers now claim that the learner can process information better, when only one channel is used. In 'The Performance of Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-3570490138933670202007-04-05T11:10:00.000-07:002007-04-05T12:06:47.753-07:00Using the Palm PDA for educational purposes - videoTeacher Tube features a video on how to utilise the Palm PDA. Pity the Ozzie lawn-mower ruins the audio. Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-83248695040063966822007-03-28T05:36:00.000-07:002007-03-28T06:02:26.081-07:00Informal Learning video by Jay CrossJay Cross gives an introduction to his idea of 'formal learning'. Unfortunately in the 'talking head' mode. So grab some visual stimulation and listen to the video.Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189266439563155295.post-53862324906643053312007-03-22T10:51:00.000-07:002007-04-10T02:05:27.537-07:00Learning in TransitionAbout the act of passing from one state to the other, for individuals, groups or systemic bodies.Rita and collaborative authorsnoreply@blogger.com0